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T H E 2 0 2 3 B M W X 1 2 . 8 M S P O R T
But the system is primarily focused on powering
the front wheels. However, when extra traction
is required, the all-wheel-drive system
responds in fractions of a second to give you
four-wheel grip. Thankfully, the X1 has no
detectable torque-steer. And while initially one
will notice the increased weight from this frontwheel-drive
architecture (57/43 front/rear
weight distribution), for the most part the X1
drives like a rear-wheel-drive BMW.
Compared to our recent European experience
with a Q2, the BMW X1 seems to be lighter
and more responsive. While both the xDrive
and Quattro systems provide outstanding
enthusiast driving experiences, the xDrive
system is lighter than the Quattro.
Of course, one can't review an SAV/SUV
without discussing the utility features.
As expected, the Germans have refined utility to
an art. The rear cargo area is a large, cube like
space and two size storage compartments - the
left features a cargo net while the one on the
right is a bin. For the split folding rear seats
there is a woven loop in the space between the
seat back and bottom; pulling this loop will fold
the seatback down. To put it back up, lift from
the shoulder or headrest. With the seats up the
cargo room is about 26 cubic feet. With the rear
seats folded, the cargo room increases to a little
over 57 square feet.
The door storage compartments have been
cleverly designed to neatly accommodate a
standard water bottle, sunglasses cases, AND
toll transponder.
As for fuel economy, for our 2,000-mile
evaluation that included driving through several
" storms of the Century " , attacking some curvy
mountain and back roads, and keeping up
with Interstate 5 and Highway 101 traffic, we
averaged close to 32 miles per gallon.
The last time we experienced such a
" Swiss Army Knife " type of BMW was the 2000
E46 3 Series.
The 2023 BMW X1 2.8 M Sport is an ideal
vehicle for a single person or for empty nesters.
And as the lowest-priced BMW X vehicle,
it's quite a bargain. In fact, its starting MSRP
is much less than the 3 Series. Perhaps
comparison to the E46 3 Series is not that
far-fetched!
■ (Left to Right) Name two things missing
from the 2023 X1 center console. This lowestpriced
BMW X vehicle is a bargain.
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■ (Above) A night on the town.

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